cúng tế
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˦ te˧˦]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥ tej˨˩˦]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˦˥ tej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 供祭
Meanings of cúng tế in English
Verb
- to worship and offer sacrifices to
Noun
- a sacrifice ritual
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 供祭, composed of 供 and 祭.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cúng tế?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˦ te˧˦]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˦˥ tej˦˥]. Tones: cúng — rising tone (sắc), tế — rising tone (sắc).
Is cúng tế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cúng tế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 供祭.